in for it

English

Pronunciation
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Adjective

in for it (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) Irrevocably committed to something.
  2. (idiomatic) In trouble.
    • 1912, Stratemeyer Syndicate, chapter 1, in Baseball Joe on the School Nine:
      "You sure did [hit someone with the snowball]," added Teeter, stiffling a laugh. "And of all persons in the school but Professor Rodd. Oh my! Oh wow! You're in for it now! He won't do a thing to you fellows! Look at his hat! Here he comes!"

See also

References
  • “in for it”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
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